Many Texas residents believe that trust is important for a successful marriage. Marriage parents frequently trust each other with financial assets, which is why it can be difficult for a spouse to imagine that their partner is hiding away money in preparation for...
Texas prosecutors face hemp law dilemma
The cultivation of industrial hemp in Texas became legal in June 2019 when House Bill 1325 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott. Dozens of district and county attorneys reacted to the development by announcing that they would no longer prosecute minor marijuana...
Why you should take your theft charge seriously
If you are facing theft charges, you know that you are in a difficult legal situation, but you may not be aware of how serious your situation may actually be. You know you need to prepare a strong defense, but where should you start? One of the most helpful initial...
Famous White-Collar Crime Cases | From Gangsters to Actors and Television Stars
Many people might not even be familiar with what it means to engage in white-collar crime. These crimes are often committed by people or employees involved in fraud, bribery, Ponzi schemes, embezzlement, insider trading, cybercrime, intellectual property infringement,...
Researchers examine leading reasons for divorce
Texas couples who get a divorce might be more likely to do so because they have lost respect for one another or their communication has broken down than because of a behavioral issue like infidelity. This was one of the findings of a study that appeared in the Journal...
Advocates ask prosecutors to exclude racist police testimony
Criminal justice reform advocates in Texas and across the country are calling on district attorneys and prosecutors' offices to exclude more police from giving testimony in criminal cases. While juries and judges often give great weight to evidence presented by the...
Social media cautions during divorce
When people in Texas are going through a divorce, they may want to take care with their social media usage. It can be tempting to many individuals to share or even overshare online, but people may find that their path to divorce is eased by protecting their privacy....